Russian special forces have neutralized the leader of an Islamic State-affiliated cell in the Russian Republic of Dagestan, which had been operating in the mountainous region of the North Caucasus. On Saturday afternoon, authorities in Dagestan received a tip that a gunman, allegedly wanted on terrorism charges, was taking shelter in a private house in […]
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3 militants killed by Russian security forces in Dagestan
Published time: 17 Dec, 2017 16:01 Three militants have been neutralized by security forces in the village of Gubden, in Russia’s southern Republic of Dagestan, the National Anti-Terrorist Committee (NAC) said. The three armed men had barricaded themselves inside a building were resisting arrest by firing at the law enforcers, NAC added. One of the […]
Ex-UFC fighter Diego Brandao flees cage after illegal blow enrages fans in Dagestan (VIDEO)
Controversial Brazilian MMA fighter Diego Brandao has once again attracted the attention of fight fans with his latest bout under the Fight Nights Global banner in Dagestan, Russia. Following his departure from UFC due to a positive test for marijuana and assault charges, Brandao signed with Russian MMA promotion Fight Nights Global last year, and […]
Battle royal: Late kick by MMA fighter sparks mass brawl in Russia’s Dagestan (VIDEO)
Published time: 13 Mar, 2017 00:18 Spectators got a chance to participate in the action during Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Championship in Russia’s southern republic of Dagestan, as an after-the-bell conflict grew into a free-for-all fight. The instigator of the brawl was disqualified. Vladimir Mineev, a rising 27-year-old MMA fighter, entered the championships of the […]
